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A new class of wireless speaker

The Crescendo's high-end looks and performance complement each other.

When MartinLogan set out to create their first-ever wireless speaker system, the Crescendo, they aimed to please audiophiles and the style-conscious crowd alike. This luxury tabletop speaker system blends tasteful good looks, high-end sound, and state-of-the-art wireless conveniences, including Bluetooth and AirPlay streaming.

Its unique curved cabinet rests on a sturdy aluminum stand, for a design that looks at home in both classic and modern décors. Even the included remote, built from black anodized aluminum, exudes quality. This single speaker will fill your room with the full, rich sound you'd expect from MartinLogan.

Convenient connections

How do you like to listen to your music? Do you surf Internet radio stations on your tablet? Create playlists of songs you've downloaded in iTunes®? MartinLogan designed the Crescendo to cater to today's music sources. With virtually any device, you have options:

Pair it with your Bluetooth-compatible smartphone or tablet. The Crescendo is equipped with Bluetooth 4.0, including support for aptX® audio coding, which delivers higher-fidelity sound with compatible devices. Wirelessly stream music services or your personal stored music collection.

Use its built-in Apple AirPlay technology to wirelessly play music from computers and handheld devices running iTunes®.

Plug in your iOS® device via the USB jack for music playback and automatic battery charging.

Connect just about anything that has a headphone jack to the 3.5mm aux input.

Connect your TV with the supplied optical digital cable and mini-Toslink adapter, which plugs into the 3.5mm aux input.

Hook it up via its Ethernet connection to play music directly off of your network.

Praise for the MartinLogan Crescendo wireless music system from Sound & Vision

"The elegant Crescendo tabletop music system will bring any room to life with crisp, clear, full-bodied sound. If you're looking for a flexible solution for high-quality casual listening and aren't worried about an expansive soundstage, the Crescendo delivers the goods. It doesn't come cheap, but you have to remember you're also getting a work of art that you'll be proud to display. "

Room-filling sound and expandability

At the heart of the Crescendo sits a front-firing 5" x 7" polypropylene cone woofer housed in its own ported chamber, which gives the driver room to move and breathe. You'll enjoy deep bass and accurate midrange. The woofer and the two adjacent Folded Motion™ tweeters each have their own dedicated Class D amplifier for 100 watts of total power. The drivers are housed in a sturdy MDF enclosure that resists sound-muddying vibrations, finished in your choice of piano black or real wood veneer. While the Crescendo provides substantial bass for what we traditionally expect from a one-piece system, MartinLogan knows there are situations that call for more. A subwoofer output lets you connect a separate powered sub (not included), for those times when you really need more boom.

Detail and precision from the Folded Motion tweeters

MartinLogan's innovative Folded Motion tweeters are found on either side of the woofer. Each tweeter uses a pleated diaphragm that works like an accordion by "squeezing" air to create sound. It requires about 90% less excursion than a typical dome tweeter, resulting in quicker response time and much lower distortion. You'll experience crystal-clear high frequencies with lifelike dynamics. The tweeters are angled outward to provide a wider soundstage. Proper stereo separation like this is simply not typical in one-piece systems. Music sounds intricately detailed, but smooth and effortless, without a trace of harshness.

Two-Way Driver Design: The MartinLogan Crescendo premium wireless
speaker system create creates a powerfully detailed sound from its two 1" Folded
Motion tweeters and one 5"x7" polypropylene woofer for a room-filling
experience. Low and High frequencies are seamlessly blended together between the
drivers for a natural sound.

Solid MDF Enclosure: The MartinLogan Crescendo is crafted with a solid
MDF enclosure that strengthens and intensifies low-frequency bass performance
while minimizing vibrations. The dense cabinet enclosure, wrapped in either
high-gloss piano black paint or real-wood walnut veneer, floats atop a sturdy
aluminum stand and looks comfortably at home in any décor where aesthetics are
as important as sound quality. Designed to fit a modern décor, MartinLogan
utilizes high-quality materials and finishes to give Crescendo a furniture and
artwork like appearance.

Network Connection (Wired or Wireless): The Crescendo is equipped with
dual network connection methods. There's an RJ-45 LAN (Ethernet) port for direct
wired connection to your home network, and there's also the built-in WiFi
feature that includes WiFi Protected Setup for safe and secure connection to
your wireless home network. The unit's network connection lets you listen to
music from your Apple device (via AirPlay), Android smartphone (via DLNA),
Windows PC (via DLNA).

AirPlay (for Apple iOS): AirPlay lets you stream music directly
from your iPod touch/iPhone/iPad or from your iTunes library on your PC or
Mac computer to the MartinLogan Crescendo, over your home network
connection. By downloading Apple free
Remote App onto your iPod touch/iPhone/iPad you don't even need to be in
the same room as the Crescendo or your computer to play, pause, skip, and
stop the songs in your iTunes music library. To use the AirPlay feature you
need a Mac or Windows-based PC running iTunes (10.1 or later) connected to
your wireless home network. Your iPod touch/iPhone/iPad must have iOS 4.3 or
later installed and connected to the same wireless home network.

DLNA (for Windows & Android): The Crescendo is DLNA (Digital
Living Network Alliance) 1.5 and Windows 7/8 compliant for audio streaming.
This means it's easier for you to access and enjoy digital music stored on
your Windows PC, select Android smartphone/tablets, and other DLNA-compliant
music servers. The Crescendo supports playback of a various music files and
offers basic playback functions (Play/Pause & Previous/Next Track) from the
included remote control. However, advance music navigation will still be
done from your Windows PC, Android device, or DLNA music server.

Note: This unit's RJ-45 Ethernet port supports
10BASE-T/100BASE-TX and requires an Ethernet (LAN) category 5 or higher cable,
Router, Modem, and Internet connection. When using a wireless LAN connection,
your system must feature an wireless router/access-point.

Audio Streaming: You will be able to wirelessly stream stored
music and music apps from your Bluetooth-enabled device to the Crescendo
wireless speaker system. Playback functions, music navigation, and song/artist information will
still need to be handled from your Bluetooth-enable device.

Note: Due to the differences in Bluetooth technology,
some Bluetooth enabled devices may be incompatible, function improperly, or
may not support all features when used with the wireless speaker system.

USB Port (iPod/iPhone Certified): You can connect your Lightning or
30-pin connector Apple device directly to the Crescendo using its rear-panel USB
(type-A) port and the Lightning- or Dock-cable that came with your
iPod/iPhone/iPad. You'll be able to listen to stored music and music apps from your
compatible Apple device and control basic playback functions (such as Play/Pause
and Previous/Next Track). Advanced navigation and song/artist information will
still be done through your Apple iPod/iPhone/iPad. The speaker's USB port also
charges (max: 2.4A) your Apple device while connected.

Note: The USB port will charge other non-Apple, USB-enabled devices.
However, the Crescendo does not allow audio transfer from non-apple devices
through its USB port.

Aux Input (Digital or Analog): The unit's Aux Input can be used as
either a digital optical (Toslink) or analog input. This input will accept
either a standard 3.5mm stereo headphone style or mini-Toslink plug. A special
mini-Toslink to Toslink cable or mini-Toslink adaptor is required for digital
optical connection.

Subwoofer Output: The Crescendo features an optional subwoofer output
via an analog RCA connection. This option, not typical of tabletop speaker
systems, customizes the crossover between the Crescendo and your powered sub
(sold separately) to give you the ability to supplement the low-frequency
performance of the system.

Simple Controls: For across the room control, the Crescendo includes
an IR remote control built from black anodized extruded aluminum. The
Crescendo's remote control quickly adjusts volume, selects inputs, and controls
your media content (basic playback functions include Play/Pause & Previous/Next
Track). The remote also allows you to easily switch between two
discrete acoustic modes: "Bass +" mode (for those moments requiring a little
extra thunder) and a "Normal" mode that restores normal levels. In addition, front-mounted control panel allows quick access to power, input and
volume controls.

Apple Device Compatibility Chart: The MartinLogan Crescendo is "Made
for iPod/iPhone/iPad" compatible & supports the following iPod, iPhone, and iPad
model features (as of 4/4/2014):

Apple Device

Generation

Tested Version

Connection Type

Media Type

Control Type

Display Type

Charge

USB

AirPlay

Bluetooth

Audio

Video

Remote

iPod/iPhone

Song/Artist Text

Track Info

iPad

1

5.1.1

Y

Y

Y

Y

N

Y

Y

N

N

Y

2

7.1

Y

Y

Y

Y

N

Y

Y

N

N

Y

3

7.1

Y

Y

Y

Y

N

Y

Y

N

N

Y

4

7.1

Y

Y

Y

Y

N

Y

Y

N

N

Y

air

7.1

Y

Y

Y

Y

N

Y

Y

N

N

Y

mini

7.1

Y

Y

Y

Y

N

Y

Y

N

N

Y

iPhone

2G

3.1.3

Y

N

N

Y

N

Y

Y

N

N

Y

3G

4.2.1

Y

N

Y

Y

N

Y

Y

N

N

Y

3GS

5.1.1

Y

Y

Y

Y

N

Y

Y

N

N

Y

4

7.1

Y

Y

Y

Y

N

Y

Y

N

N

Y

4S

7.1

Y

Y

Y

Y

N

Y

Y

N

N

Y

5

7.1

Y

Y

Y

Y

N

Y

Y

N

N

Y

5C

7.1

Y

Y

Y

Y

N

Y

Y

N

N

Y

5S

7.1

Y

Y

Y

Y

N

Y

Y

N

N

Y

touch

1st

2.2.1

Y

N

N

Y

N

Y

Y

N

N

Y

2nd

4.2.1

Y

N

Y

Y

N

Y

Y

N

N

Y

3rd

5.1.1

Y

Y

Y

Y

N

Y

Y

N

N

Y

4th

6.1.3

Y

Y

Y

Y

N

Y

Y

N

N

Y

5th

7.1

Y

Y

Y

Y

N

Y

Y

N

N

Y

nano

2nd

1.1.3

Y

N

N

Y

N

Y

Y

N

N

Y

3rd

1.1.3

Y

N

N

Y

N

Y

Y

N

N

Y

4th

1.0.4

Y

N

N

Y

N

Y

Y

N

N

Y

5th

1.0.2

Y

N

N

Y

N

Y

Y

N

N

Y

6th

1.2 PC

Y

N

N

Y

N

Y

Y

N

N

Y

7th

1.02 PC

Y

N

Y

Y

N

Y

Y

N

N

Y

classic

80GB

1.1.2

Y

N

N

Y

N

Y

Y

N

N

Y

120GB

2.0.1

Y

N

N

Y

N

Y

Y

N

N

Y

160GB

2.0.4

Y

N

N

Y

N

Y

Y

N

N

Y

Note: Apple iPod/iPhone software updates may change
functionality results. If you download a newer software version, you may need to
reset the device and your iPod/iPhone to regain functionality. If this doesn't
work, you may need to wait until a newer software update is available.

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Best High End Blue Tooth Speaker

The speaker appearance sets it apart from the standard square or round designed speaker. The instructions and packaging are outstanding. The speaker looks understated, but over performs in connectivity and musicality. I used my iPhone 6 to run music through USB, airplay and bluetooth. They all worked flawlessly. The equalization of the music was nearly spot on and pushing the speaker to it's top volume produced the same clear and undistorted sound output. I'm thinking about adding a subwoofer later to see just how much more amazing this speaker can be. This was a huge upgrade/change from my current Bose Soundesign speaker I use in the office.

Best small wireless solution so far

This is a great product. Bought it from Crutchfield. First impressions: build quality is outstanding, very stylish and well packed. Remote is of very high quality as well. Hook up was very simple, although instruction booklet was not that helpful. Sound: I was blown away by the quality of the tweeters, really transparent and natural sounding for such a small and cheap speaker. It will outclass B&W and Bang&Olufsen by a mile. Midbass was more of what you would expect from a small speaker, although the single midbass driver seems as a clever solution. Tried different sources, by far the best was the ipod directly connected to the equipment via USB and using lossless files. The wireless Airplay or bluetooth seems to lower the quality. Bottom line: hands down the best small wireless speaker I've heard.